HOLYHUNT: A Punishing 8-Bit Retro Dual Stick Shooter on Switch and Steam

Gaming Staff • September 4, 2024

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HOLYHUNT, a new 8-bit retro dual stick shooter hardcore roguelike game, is set to release on Switch and Steam on September 3rd, 2024. Developed by ARTFICIAL and published by Short N Sweet, the game offers a nostalgic NES-like experience with modern and challenging arena gameplay. Players must shoot and dash-punch their way through hordes of demons with unique mechanics, choosing between three dreadful bosses and their progressively challenging minions.

The game is priced at USD 4.99 and aims to provide a quick, punishing fix in between longer gaming journeys. It features quick to learn, hard to master mechanics and unlockables that keep the roguelite loop engaging and fun. Key features include NES nostalgia, shot n dash-punch gameplay, rock, paper, bullets mechanics, hardcore roguelike structure, and arcadey, pick-up-and-play sessions.

Short N Sweet Games is a new publishing business focused on bringing premium yet affordable, short, engaging gaming experiences for console and PC players. The company empowers small, up-and-coming game developers from all over the world by funding, supporting development and porting, and publishing their games on consoles and PCs. HOLYHUNT is the third game published by Short N Sweet, following Mirrored Souls, UDO, and FoodBoy.

Flux Games, the parent company of Short N Sweet, is a Brazil-based game development studio specialized in creating IP-based full game experiences for Consoles and PC. The studio has crafted and shipped titles such as Cobra Kai 1 and 2, The Walking Dead Destinies, Trenga Unlimited, and GUTS since it pivoted towards console gaming in 2019. More information about Flux Games can be found on their website.

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